The Kansas City Chiefs have obtained their new starting wide receiver to pair with 2023 breakout rookie Rashee Rice and superstar tight end Travis Kelce, and it’s a player that the franchise has been linked to for years.
“Source: [Arizona] Cardinals WR [Marquise] Hollywood Brown is signing with the Chiefs,” NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport relayed late on the evening March 14, adding: “Another high-octane target for Patrick Mahomes.”
Continuing: “One of the most talented WRs available, Brown lands in a perfect spot on a 1-year deal worth up to $11M with a chance to cash in next year.”
ESPN’s Adam Schefter also reported this story around the exact same moment as Rapoport, with his own personal touch on the news. “During his final season in Baltimore in 2021, Brown had 91 catches for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns,” Schefter noted. “During 26 games over two seasons in Arizona, Brown had 118 catches for 1,283 yards and seven TDs.”
Despite this reveal occurring after 10:30 p.m. EST on Thursday night, one person was seemingly ready for it — Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. He reacted with one simple emoji after seeing that the deal was finalized: “😁.”
After restructuring his contract once again in 2024, it’s nice to see the Chiefs finally land a wide receiver in free agency that puts a smile on Mahomes’ face.
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